Major Flood
22 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Water reaches and overtops the bridge at the gage site on Highway 72. Large portions of Highway 72 and surrounding local roads will be flooded and homes will be threatened.
23 ft
Flood waters cover U.S. Highway 72 near Woodville and Paint Rock. Some evacuations may become necessary as water approaches residences.
20 ft
Portions of Alabama State Highway 65 are closed due to high water.
19 ft
Water is covering Alabama State Route 65 about two miles north of U.S. Highway 72. Several County Roads in Paint Rock Valley are flooded...including Jackson County Road 20.
15 ft
Flood waters affect mostly bottomland along the river...including low lying farm and pasturelands.
14 ft
The Butler Bottom Lowlands near the river are flooded. High waters are approaching County Road 20 north of the town of Paint Rock.
12 ft
Some minor overflow of lowlands begins.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1973 | 24.4 ft | 74,200 cfs |
| Dec 23, 1990 | 23.42 ft | 56,900 cfs |
| Mar 12, 1963 | 22.6 ft | 46,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WDVA1
River
Paint Rock River (AL)
County
Jackson, AL
Coordinates
34.6242°N, 86.3064°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Paint Rock River (AL) near Woodville?
The Paint Rock River (AL) near Woodville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03574500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Paint Rock River (AL) near Woodville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Paint Rock River (AL) near Woodville is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Paint Rock River (AL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Paint Rock River (AL) near Woodville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Paint Rock River (AL) near Woodville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Alabama at coordinates 34.6242°N, 86.3064°W. USGS site number: 03574500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey